In this episode, I sit down with Maria Natapov, step-parenting and co-parenting coach, and facilitator of the BeH2O® framework, to explore how parents can work together — even after separation — to give their children the best chance to thrive.
Maria shares practical, foundational communication strategies to help you collaborate with your child’s other parent, reduce conflict, and create an environment where your kids feel safe, supported, and free from stress. She touches on the importance of discovering your deeper “why” in parenting — and how that clarity can guide your interactions, improve relationships, and bring more purpose into every area of your life.
In my questions to Maria, I want to know the hard stuff: How do we do this with difficult co-parents? What do we do when there are issue that come up that aren't in our divorce decree? What if the other parent refuses to attend a joint program like this? Let's dive in!
If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate co-parenting with less tension and more teamwork, this conversation will give you tools, hope, and a clear path forward.
*About Maria: Maria is a Stepparenting and Co-Parenting Expert and Trusted Advisor to Divorce Professionals, Financial Advisors, and Parenting Coaches and Vice Chair of The Sparrow Collective, a non-profit dedicated to creating supportive housing for women and children going through divorce.
Maria offers a caring and playful coaching approach, empowering clients to blend their families with joy and confidence. As a daughter of divorced immigrant parents and a stepparent herself, she understands the unique communication challenges in blended families and the importance of innovative support systems.
Using the BeH2O methodology, a signature 4-step energy-focused process, and Rapid Resolution Sessions, Maria helps divorced parents and stepparents transition from chaos to harmony. She strengthens caregivers’ values, fosters partner alignment, and builds and strengthens connection with children and stepchildren.
Maria has supported numerous families through her VIP Stepparenting Breakthrough and model and her podcast, Synergistic Stepparenting. Learn more at www.SynergisticStepparenting.com.
Here's the link to register and learn more about *BeH2O® Drop-In Class*:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20831266&appointmentType=80433790
Connect with her here:
website: https://SynergisticStepparenting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/synergisticstepparenting/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.natapov/
To learn more about my Programs visit the website
www.radiatenrise.com
Email: Allison@radiatenrise.com
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*Formerly (The Emotional Abuse Recovery Podcast)
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